What was Peuerbach best known for in astronomy?
Heliocentric Theory
Theoricae Novae Planetarum
Lunar Phases
Stellar Parallax
Answer
Theoricae Novae Planetarum, a groundbreaking work by Georg von Peuerbach, revolutionized astronomy in the 15th century. It presented a new planetary model that accurately predicted planetary positions, eclipsing the outdated Ptolemaic system. Peuerbach's model became the foundation for Nicolaus Copernicus's later heliocentric theory, which further transformed our understanding of the cosmos.
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